研究生英语写译教程基础级第三版袁锡兴杨若东写作篇Chapter1Theparagraph.ppt

Progressive Writing by Jessie Yao Content I. Introduction Q: What is a paragraph? a basic unit of organization in writing develops one main idea; stand by itself, or: be part of a longer piece of writing. I. Introduction 1. Pretest: Read and answer: page 2, model writing. A: (1) Topic sentence. (2) Concluding sentence. (3) Supporting sentences. (4) Transitional words. (5) One. I. Introduction Construction of a paragraph: I. Introduction Functions of each element: I. Introduction 5 Elements of a paragraph: The topic sentence; Supporting sentences; The concluding sentence; Transitional words, aka cherence; The main idea, aka unity. Exercises: page4 C E A D B II. The Topic Sentence 1. Pretest: Read and answer: page 5 Topic sentences: 2, 5, 8, 9 Q: Why and in what ways are the others unfit for topic sentences? Three important characteristics→ II. The Topic Sentence 2. Three important characteristics: A complete sentence; The importance of communication. Communications is important between family members. Contains both a topic and a controlling idea; There are different opinions. There are different opinions about ... even among experts. Different opinions arise from different sides people take. The most general statement in the paragraph. II. The Topic Sentence American food is tasteless and greasy because Americans use too many canned, frozen, and prepackaged foods and because everything is fried in oil or butter. American food is terrible. American food is terrible in two ways. American food is tasteless and greasy. Review: Three essential points 主题句必须是一个完整的句子 由主题词和主题思想的表述两部分构成 只是一种概括性的陈述而不提供具体的细节 II. The Topic Sentence 3. Position of Topic Sentences At the beginning of a paragraph; At the end of a paragraph; Implied. eg: 7 Exercises: page 7 Para. 1: C A D B Para. 2: B G E A D C F Para. 3: D B E A F C Para. 4: B E F C A D G II. The Topic Sentence 4. The Two Parts of a Topic Sentence Topic Controlling idea II. The Topic Sent